Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 259, 13 August 1919 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY,, AUG. 13, 1919.

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Experience as a Warning Experience is the best teacher. The results of experiments, tried under identical conditions, cannot be denied. We know that fire burns today as it did nineteen hundred years ago ; if we doubt it, contact with fire will dispel the illusion. Let us study the theory of government ownership -"of railroads in the light of experience. Austria's experiment with government owned railroads cost her about $25,000,000 and Belgium $14,000,000. In 1915 Canada lost $11,000,000 on government owned lines. Switzerland's experiment with government owned lines produces an annual deficit of $2,500,000. "A public calamity and a financial disaster" was the predicate ascribed to government owned railroads in France before the war. Most of the lines of South America have been returned to private ownership after the government had tried to operate them. Federal control of the railroads and wires during the war period in the United States has been a failure. No one will deny this fact. Experience evidently has proved the weakness of the theory. j Tremendous obstacles will be met if the government tries to borrow the money to purchase the roads on a 4 per cent basis. During the war the government was forced steadily to increase the rate of interest on its liberty bonds. In the market today most of these bonds are selling at a rate that will net about 5 per cent on the investment. If an issue of $20,000,000,000 is floated to purchase the bonds, there is every assurance that the price of liberty bonds will go lower and will not reach par for many years to come. Indications under present conditions point to their selling at par within a short time. It is almost impossible to believe that government ownership will bring a more economical administration of the railroads. The deficits that have been shown by the companies since the government took over their control proves that no economies were effected. The public knows that service under government control is not as good as it was under private ownership. The majority in this country is against an experiment that has failed abroad and that showed no beneficent results when tried in the form of government control at home. The Chautauqua Season Richmond is approaching the opening of its annual chautauqua season. The entertainment, instituted here many years ago on a limited scale, has steadily increased in popular favor and patronage until today it offers a program of such varied content that it receives not only generous patronage but also is accepted as one of the features of the summer season in Wayne county.

The chautauqua movement is a typically American product that appeals to our democratic instincts. Its daily program condenses a round

of popular instruction and wholesome entertainment. It caters to every class of the community.

Man, woman and child find something on the

program that appeals.

The Richmond management has shown excellent judgment in the arrangement of the chau

tauqua program. No criticism has been heard cn the selection of speakers and entertainers.

The best proof of their wisdom in this direction

is the large attendance which each year has been

attracted to the chautauqua grounds.

Andrew Carnegie's Maxims We study the lives of great men to seek the secret of their success and to fathom the principles of sound achievement. When such a man

seeks to interpret the causes of his success, he sometimes lays down maxims of great worth. Often, to be sure, he is unable to give a correct analysis of the principles upon which he acted. He may be prejudiced by a whim or notion, overlooking entirely the real dayspring of his astounding achievements. Consequently his expressions must be weighed in the balances of judgment and subjected to further analysis. In the proneness of human judgment to err in searching for underlying causes lies the danger of slavishly following the advice of men who have succeeded. Circumstances over which they had no immediate control, opportunities which they did not create, an element of luck which they did not take into account in their reckoning, a happy combination of small successes that' attracted attention far beyond .their intrinsic worth, may have conspired to bring about

achievements that presently led to the pinnacle of supremacy. Their own ability and judgment may not have been the determining factors after all, but only contributory elements in a chain of circumstances in which, fortunately for them, they found themselves a link. A study of Andrew Carnegie's maxims of success reveals a positive optimistic tone, which may be accepted without reservations as one of the great contributing factors of his success. Most great men have possessed this quality. Marshal Foch in the darkest hours of the World war never plunged into pessimism. His faith in the leonine courage of the French poilu, the bulldog tenacity of the British, and the dashing prowess of the Americans was never shaken. Carnegie's courage and lack of fear probably had more to do in amassing his fortune than any element in his wonderful business acumen. Some of his maxims are appended for what they are worth to the individual reader who cares to study his life in the light of his own revelations : To educate the people is the foundation of all true progress. They'll do the rest themselves. I never was miserable. I don't see how any man can

be if he does what he feels to be right. "To save and to serve, not to maim and destroy" that will be the text of the hero by and by. There is ho heritage like being born poor. The leaders and teachers of this nation came from the poor. The only sure way to keep "the submerged tenth" from drowning is to teach them to swim for themselves. Old age should be spent not in "making mickle mair," but in making good use of what has been acquired. I believe in true democracy. When the people are really interested in anything their voice will be heard at the polls. I think I am the greatest optimist ever born. Were I to choose a motto it should be: "All is well 6ince all grows better." I would rather be a grandson to one who could teach me to make shoes than the descendant of thirty worthless dukes. If you stand near a good thing, plunge well into It. Fear is old womanish; it has kept untold millions from making fortunes. I do not believe in the socialistic idea of municipal ownership, but a proper municipal ownership Is as certain as that I am alive. This republic Is immortal. No matter what trouble it goes through it will weather it without having its foundations shaken. I object to the term philanthropist when applied to

myself. I have always understood it to mean a man with more money than brains. Poverty develops us. It makes us work our hardest. It brings out the best in us. But bravery must go hand la hand with adversity, else we are doomed. '

Condensed Classics of Famous Authors

SAINT-PIERRE

Bernardln de Saint-Pierre, 1737-1S1

Jacques Henri Bernardln de SaintPierre was born at Havre In 1737 and died at Eragny, near Pontois. in 18 14. An emotional dreamer, an Irascible personification of the rolling: stone. Bernardln de Salnt-Plerre was constantly wandering- from one thins and place to another. Educated for an engineer's profession, he went to sea, served in the army, was dismissed, received an appointment at Malta, held various posts at St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Dresden, Berlin, Mauritius, was superintendent of the Jardin des Plantes at Paris and professor at the Ecole Normal, was a member of the Institute, and was ever meeting with tumultous and romantic adventures. Yet he found time to write many volumes, of which the world remembers one: in "Paul and Virginia" he created two figures which have caught the popular imagination, not only of France but of every country where books are read. The story inevitably suggests the Greek pastoral "Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus, and one sees in all his life the interest he took in Crusoe. He was a disciple of Rousseau; he led the way to Chauteaubriand; he broke away from the French classic tradition, and was one who started the movement back to nature and paved the way to the great romantic spell. Among the friends of Bernardln de Saint-Pierre and the admirers of "Paul and Virginia" was the first Napoleon.

PAUL AND VIRGINIA BY SAINT-PIERRE Condensation by Irving Bacheller

In the year 1726 a young man of

Normandy brought to the Isle de France his young wife, whose iamily was of noble blood. Shortly afterward

he was taken with the fever and died,

leaving her alone on the Isle.

Estranged from her family and with

out means, the young widow made her

way to an uninhabited island where 6he could cultivate the soil without

the payment of rent, and there she

ount a rude home for herself and her

Thereafter when he saw the two mothers weeping, he bitterly said. "Seek someone else to wipe away your tears." At last he turned his thought to the garden and to a new task. He de-

kermined to learn to read. He wished

to be able to read of the country to which his love had gone. In a very short time he was able to read it for himself. It was a sweet letter, but not

a cheerful one. The girl's heart was

uuiii. a. i uue uume ior nerseu ana ner i-ueciiui out. ine gins nean was little child, a daughter whom she Jin her happy island, and she asked

named Virginia

At the 6ame time armthpr -woman

with a litle son named Paul settled on the same island, and the two women.

mutually grateful for aid and comfort.

Became last friends, although they had been of different stations in life.

Alarguerlte s servant named Domin

go, a powerful black man, was the husband of Marie, who was Madame de La Tour's hand-maid. Rminrl fn

each other by similar needs the two

roneiy women spent much time together, and the two children were almost inseparable. Their attachment was very marked even from the crad

le, u Virginia was in trouble, the cries of Paul made it kn nwn When

they learned to speak, the first names

iney learned to give each other were brother and sister. For the rest, they went almost naked, and could neither

read nor write.

From the beauty of their bare limbs one mieht fancv them twn nf ivrinhe'a

children escaped from the marble.

as jviaaame de La Tour saw the unfolding charms of her daughter she became alarmed for her future and humbled herself to write to an old aunt in France asking for aid for Virginia's sake. The aunt replied coldly, commending her to the governor of the island, adding: "Your disgraceful marriage has brought its righteous punishment." Deserted by her kinsfolk, the poor widow took Paul and Virginia to her arms. Paul became a planter, busy and

sKiiim, wnne Virginia spun or tended

Paul to Dlant tha f lower seeds whifh

she sent, upon the spot where they had last talked together a place she called Farewell Rock. As the months passed, envious folk began to whisper that Virginia was about to marry a nobleman, and Paul was a prey to doubt and despair. One morning at daybreak Paul saw a white flag flying on Mount Discovery, It was a sign that a ship was in the offing. A little later a letter from Virginia to Madame de La Tour was handed to Paul. Rapturously kissing it, he thrust it into his bosom and hastened to his home! To all the household madame read the letter. Virginia was coming home! She would soon land. Masters and servants all embraced. "My son," said Madame de La Tour, "go tell all our neighbors, Virginia is coming home." To this happy household a Negro messenger came to say that the ship was in distress and firing guns for help. A storm was approaching. By midnight the sea was hammering the rocks with fearful roar. The sound of the signal guns was dreadful In Paul's ears. All night long he and his faithful Domingo waited for the dawn in silence and dread.

At dawn the governor with a file of soldiers arrived at a point near which the ship could be dimly seen in the fog. All signs pointed to a hurricane, and the people gathered in the hope of assisting the ship to land its passengers.

At 9 o'clock a whirlwind swept the

si""ui wmie Virginia spun or tended -rt-L o ciock. a wainwiaa swepi ma the goats and helped in the house. I harbor clear of fog and the ship was

REFUSE TO SEE OR HEAR New York World. While it is announced that Japan will issue a statement in a few days that will clear away all misunderstandings growing out of the Shantung controversy, it must not be expected that there will be any clarification of the Bubject so far as Senators Borah and Hiram Johnson are concerned.

Thus passed their innnnenf vnnth

To them Madame de La Tour read the stories which time had hallowed, teaching them to find their happiness in serving others. Their lives seemed bound up in that of the trees. They knew no historical epochs, no chronology save that of their orchards. No care wrinkled their brows, no intemperance poisoned their blood. They had all the freshness of the morning of life. They loved each other naturally and purely. It was wise Marguerite who said: ''Let us marry our children. Soon Paul will be a man, and then we will have much to fear."

Madame de La Tour hesitated. "Let

seen moored near the rocks. Her

head was set toward the billows which rolled from the open sea. Suddenly, in the midst of a terrible rush of sea, the cables parted. The ship was thrown upon the rocks. A cry of despair arose among those who stood on shore. Paul, in frenzy, was about to throw himself into the sea, when a strong hand prevented him. In order to save his life, they bound him fast with a long rope and let him leap Into the water. He tried to reach the ship, only to be flung back upon the sands. The crew threw themselves into the sea. Those on shore saw a voune:

woman stretching out her arms in

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w ijci us sena mui to India y-cuus cuiiea-iy. jl -was Virginia, aitcr a time. There he will be able to most the last to remain on board. In eam m Of! P V -with VifV u I a mnm an t cho tnr nroa ctin rrr11-r r

home for himself and Virginia." I the cruel sea. .

iv iais pian Paul would not consent. aul unconscious and bleeding from I am needed here, nnmfrvo , his last attenmt to reach the chin wau

and our mothers are alone. I shall i carried to a neighboring house while

JUDGED BY HIS WORKS Columbia Record. A profiteer is not without honor save in everywhere but Washington.

The President on High Prices

From the Chicago News. IN bis address to congress on the excessive cost of living the president did not offer a soveieign solution of that complex problem. No thoughtful person has expected him to present 6uch a cure. Much of what Mr. Wilson said, however, was timely and helpful. Instead of undertaking to criticize anything that was vague or tentative in his address for example, the suggestion of a licensing system for all corporations engaged in interstate and foreign commerce congress should give Immediate consideration to such specific and practical lemedies as the president definitely proposed. The public, too, should heed the admonitions that were intended by the president for general application. There are undoubtedly "psychological" factors in tho economic situation, and the appeal to the fundamental sanity, business sense and instinctive fairness of Americans 6hould not fall on deaf ears. Mr. Wilson promised active prosecution of unconscionable profiteers deemed guilty of violating existing laws against the hoarding of food or the artificial raising of prices by monopolistic agreements. He pointed out that foodstuffs legally can be forced out of 6torage to be bold at moderate prices. He advocated the extension of the war act for the control of food, the incorporation of deterrent or "persuasive" penalty clauses now lacking In the law, the adoption of a cold storage law modeled on that of New Jersey, the enactment of pending legislation to regulate Issues of corporation securities and to prevent fraudulent promotions and stock gambling, and icveral other measures. ffteJJtesldent E&ely, fmphasiged fieceggltfr yf

stimulating production and the folly of aggravating the peril of scarcity by needless strikes, intemperate demands and angry recriminations. He deprecated manifestations of class spirit and pleaded for harmonious co-operation In all efforts to solve the economic and social problems now confronting the country and the world. Thus he made a real contribution toward the rational solution of the present tangled situation. In urging reasonable speed in the discussion of the peace treaty with Germany the president tpoke proper and timely words. He said, with, obvious truth, that uncertainty as to peace encourages speculation and hoarding. No senator who desires to secure a righteous peace and promote sound national prosperity should take exception to this admonition, though it is proper to suggest that the responsibility for delay in giving the country the benefits of a definite peace and a resumption of normal Industrial activities does not fall exclusively upon the senate. The Question of the high cost of living Is, of course, too Intricate to be settled offhand by President Wilson or anybody else. It will have to be approached from many sides. Prosecuting officials have their part to play. Consumers should practice thrift and reasonable self-denial. Producers and traders should refrain from taking short-elghted advantage of scarcity or of suspense and apprehension, and should content themselves with moderate profits. Labor leaders should earnestly discourage Interruption of production or distribution at the bidding of revolutionary or erratic agitators. National teamwork alone will reduce prices, and industries sabotage and bring steady progress broadly beneficial to the closely

stay."

At this moment came another letter from the aunt in Normandy asking that Virginia be sent to her for education, "if she follows my wishes," the aunt wrote, "she may lock forward to being my heiress." Virginia was alarmed at this offer and Paul was angry. The madame decided against it. The governor of the island now urged that Virginia be sent.

missionary of the island joined

old Domingo and other friends searched the beach for the body of Virginia. At last in despair they started back to tell Virginia's mother of the girl's tragic death. On the way some Negroes told them that wreckage had been drven in at Palm River Valley, and so Domingo and his companion turned aside to look once again for the body. There on the sand, half buried, yet with a serene and beautiful face, lay

the maiden, richly clad. One hand

...mj m lutJ isiana joined u""uou nv-mjr titu. una nana the governor In urging that Virginia i rested uPn her gown, the other was gO to her kinsu-nman i ... nreacer? tr hei hoarf on? ' "-.f..

a heart filled .. i turn tjoi

j -1..11 ttugmsn, mother connsenatefter' thiDklng 11 God's wil1' coJndl PU2ZlCd by 311 this secret froJmJher aunt gold to pay for

7n.Z Jeweis and her passage, and she was a transformed being. In her mnclln i , . A"- lAi

ture of Paul

Lifting her gently, the servants carried her to a fisherman's hut and left her. In the morning Paul was brought home. He had regained his senses but he could not utter a word. His coming brought a ray of hope.

Alter a beautiful and touching cere

"--j a. uttusiorraea Deing In ' -n.ii.ci a. ucaumui mm loucning cerener muslin and taffeta, with her hair ! mony- ln which the black people took m the manner nf tho j , . o Tiart thev hiiT-fo tha u j

1. Vle I5an"er of the period, she look-

7rT7 uu:aess' ana Paul was thrown Into despair at sight of her beauty and her alien magnificence. Distressed by his grief and hoping to cure him of his false hopes. Marguerite now told him that he was'onlthe if. legitimate son of a peasant, while Virginla was the daughter of a noblo woman.

,PeULP"S!in5.?er.ln.W3 arms, as-

tlve. he would love her the ,

- - uiui c, DUL avows mI"Why Madam dQ La To" As the thought of losing Virginia came to him Paul lost control of him self. Clasping her in his arms, he said. I am going with you. Nothing shall part us. I swear It by the sea that I must cross, by the air. to which I have never breathed a lie " Nevertheless. Virginia 'was taken Si? i J f0tre8t mad tl8 tK? returned t0 cabin and found her gone, he rushed to a high hm WhIch the outiS vessel frill I rt nA mnmm J a

oii, uua mere ne stood till the darkness fell and the night winds began to sin their ot, "

a part, they buried the lovely body on

tne western siae or tne cnurch, at a point where she had often rested when on her way to mass, with Paul, and there a few weeks later they brought his body in order that he might rest forever by her 6lde. Copyright. 1919. by the Post Publishing Co. (The Boston Pot) Copyright In the United Kingdom, the Dominions, its Colonies and dependencies, under

tne copyngnt act, by the Post Publish

NEW YORK'S LEADING WOMAN SCULPTOR' ' WINS A PRIZE WITH "THE FIRST KISS",

Mrs. Clio Bracken modelling The First Kiss."

. ------- in uis arms, as- I lne copynsni aci, ny me fost Fubllshsured her that as he had no other rela-' ,n Co- Boston, Mass., u. S. A. All tlve. he would ln h. ti . i rights reserved.

(Published by special arrangement with the McClure Newspaper Syndicate. All rights reserved.) "Tom Brown's School Dayi," by Thomas Hughes, as condensed by Professor William Fenwlck Harris, will be printed tomorrow.

ELECTRICIANS WALK OUT. . CHARLOTTE. N. C. Aug. 13. Electrical workers of the Southern Public Utilities company, supplying electric light and power for scores of cities and hundreds of manufacturing plants in the two Carolinas, went on strike late today. Power Immediately was

THE GEORGE MATTHEW ADAMS DAILY TALK A WHITE POND LILY A white pond lily always Inspires a happy feeling In my heart. It is so typical of the beautiful in life. In the first place, its loveliness is rarely matched. Its golden-tinted centre, its white, wax-like walls and its outside coat of green, form a perfect combination of color harmony. But the marvel of the white pond lily is its environment. It is always found where the water is muddy and black, with weeds as neighbors. But this only adds to its beauty as it sits in Its seat and smiles toward the sun. It makes very little difference where we work or live, so long as the best that is in us is brought out. We can be finer than our environment and bigger than our time. We can move' in a comparatively small circle, so long as our thoughts and acts reflect the feelings that are the essence of our hearts. The white pond lily never looks so beautiful as when it is in Its own place of life and growth. There it stands out from every other flower, queenlike, supreme. Birds sing to its beauty during the das and sunsets, such as no painter ever achieved, close its petals at night-time and tuck it to sleep. But beautiful things do not Just happen. They are always products of growth ofttimes of struggle. The white pond lily shoots its way to the surface of the pond from many feet below, its long stem held strong and firm to its tough roots at the bottom of the pond. A face is beautiful only as it reflects a beautiful heart. A character is beautiful only as it rises toward beautiful things. We can learn many inspiring things trom the white pond lily.

Good E

BY ROY K. MOULTON

looa livening

THE TOWER. They're going to take Bill Hohen to

the Tower, The Tower whence many

hopes have fled, And in a grim and ultra-traeic hour, They'll try the ex-All Highest for hjs -head.

royal

Memories of Old Days In This Paper Ten Years Ago Today

Full many a royal bloke has said adieu To his imperial titles and his job; Has lost his crown and lost his ermine, too. And gone to that same tower and lost his knob. If Wilhelm is , of superstitious mind. In other words, if he at all is hep, He will not use the swagger of his kind, But will approach with meek and humble step. There seems to be a feeling in the air, That they are slightly peeved at Wilum's deeds, And if he doesn't exercise due care He'll get it right where Mamie wore .the beads. Dear Roy What'3 all this hallabaloo about "Darbs"? "It's a darb," is purely and simply an antiquated expression, once used by showmen. It was in the vocabulary of the old-time showmen, possibly since the beginning of time, and was dlcarded abut the time the Ringling Erothers came into prominence in the circus world, for which all showmen are thankful. Harry Sharrock, of the Sharrocks now in vaudeville tells me in 1S97 he was with the Lemon Brothers circus, and that Frank Lemon, more familiarly known as "Joe Hepp," used it when he wanted to forcibly characteriez a good "stand" or day's business. If it was good he called it a "darb," if bad or a bloomer he passed it to the wrong side of the ledger as an "okum patch." William Judklns Hewitt. A rain cloud will chase all over a state until it flndB a Sunday school picnic and then settle down to spend the day.

WHISKY MAY BE BOTTLED.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13. Wholesale dealers in whisky, who recently asked permlsion to bottle spirits for export, were informed by the Bureau of Internal Reevnue that if the wartime probition law should be revoked, it would not be illegal to divert to domestic trade whisky bottled for expor. Rectifiers have been Informed that they may procoed to rectify whisky which they may have on hand, but are not permitted to purchase other spirits to be prepared for beverages.

BODY RECOMMENDS RETURN,

LONDON, Aug. 13. The Yorkshire Miners' council recommended Tuesday that work be resumed by the more than 200,000 men who have been on strike in that district for beveral week, refusing to accept the settlement reached by the government and

miners reprssentatiTes,

August 13. Arrangements were made to accomodate 50 boys at the Boys City at the Richmond Chautauqua. County Superintendent of Schools, Charles W. Jordan and the township trustees went to Indianapolis to discuss with State Superintendent Robert J. Aley, the question of certified high schools in this county. There were a number of daylight house robberies in the city. George Bond was on the honor roll of the state medical examination board for a physicians' license. Plans for the proposed west side hose house were discussed by the board of works. Warner Leeds, former Richmond man. sent to the Richmond Art As

sociation a check for $500 to pay for the "Tortoise Fountain" by Janet Scudder, already purchased by the Art Association but which Mr. Leeds wished to present to the association because of his friendship with Miss Scudder.

Dinner Stories

"Why did you set rid of vour parrot? Did it talk too much?" "No; I could stand Its talk, but it was learning to imitate our neighbor's honking flivver."

"Women are quick to learn,' remarked the head waiter of a fashionable restaurant. "How's that, Henri?" "I can point out half a dozen wives of war millionaires who had never been inside of a place like this until a year or two ago, but now they are as lofty and as hard to please as if they had been dining here all their lives." "If I was rich, darling, would you love me more than you do?" asked the hopeful young man. "Well, I might not love you any more, but I should look forward to our "wedding day with a great deal of more impatience than I do at present."

Masonic Calendar ;

Wednesday, Aug. 13. Webb Lodge No. 24 F. & A. M. Called meeting. Work in Master Mason degree beginning 6:30. Clarence W. Foreman. W. M. Friday, Aug. 15. King Solomon's Chapter No. 4. R. A. M. Called con-J vocation. Work ln Mark Master Degree.

The "OrlonV a magnificent diamond of 103 karats, and the chief adornmnet of the sceptre of Russia, was for centuries one of the eyes of an idol in a temple in Mysore, until a French sol.